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EDI in Healthcare: Ensuring HIPAA Compliance for Secure Data Exchange

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) has revolutionized the way healthcare organizations share clinical and administrative data. Under the HIPAA EDI Rule, covered entities and business associates must adhere to national standards for electronic transactions—ranging from claims submissions to eligibility inquiries—to protect patient privacy and improve operational efficiency. In this post, we’ll explore how EDI works in... Continue reading

Securing Connected Medicine: HIPAA Compliance for Healthcare IoT Devices

Introduction The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)—also called healthcare IoT—encompasses everything from smart insulin pumps to remote patient-monitoring wearables. Analysts predict the global IoMT market will exceed $860 billion by 2030, driven by demand for real-time care and operational efficiency (ORDR). Yet each connected gadget that handles protected health information (PHI) introduces new attack surfaces... Continue reading

WooCommerce Solutions for HIPAA-Compliant Online Health Services

In today’s digital-first world, healthcare organizations are swiftly moving routine interactions—from appointment scheduling to direct-to-patient sales—online. According to Spherical Insights, the global healthcare e-commerce market was valued at USD 301.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to USD 1362.15 billion by 2033 (CAGR 16.27%) (globenewswire.com). At HIPAA Vault, we understand how critical it is to balance... Continue reading

Secure Your Healthcare Site: Ultimate Guide to HIPAA WordPress Security Plugins (Part 1)

When it comes to healthcare websites, data security isn’t just a best practice—it’s the law. Under HIPAA, any breach of Protected Health Information (PHI) can trigger fines of up to $50,000 per violation and irreparable reputational harm. WordPress powers over a third of the internet, making it a prime target for attackers. In this first... Continue reading

Ultimate Guide: HIPAA-Compliant Faxing Setup for Multi-Location Healthcare Practices in 2025

Fax remains surprisingly vital in healthcare: 70% of providers still transmit patient information via fax machines due to its perceived reliability and legal acceptance. Yet, clinics operating across multiple sites face amplified compliance complexities—from inconsistent workflows to unsecured physical transmission points. In recent months, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has levied penalties on practices... Continue reading

Ransomware Readiness for Clinics: A 5-Step Defensive Checklist

Healthcare ransomware protection is not an option—it’s a critical necessity. In 2023 alone, over 59 million individuals were affected by ransomware attacks on healthcare systems, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). These attacks are becoming more sophisticated and more frequent, with clinics increasingly targeted due to limited IT budgets and... Continue reading